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Homemade Fish Seasoning (Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor)

Published: Aug 2, 2021 · Modified: May 9, 2025 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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Add some flavor to your fish dinners with this simple homemade fish seasoning. Made with a blend of dried spices and herbs, it's a great addition to your pantry and so easy to make!

Close up of the seasonings in a small white bowl.


 

The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.

Looking to add some flavor to your fish dinners? Try this tasty homemade fish seasoning! Inspired by the Caribbean fish seasoning I’ve seen in the markets, this blend is homemade and easy to make.

You need a few dried herbs and spices to effortlessly add flavor to cod, salmon, mahi mahi, and anything else you fancy. Be sure to make up extra to have it on hand whenever needed!

Be sure to try my Chicken Seasoning and Salmon seasoning too!

How to make fish seasoning

Mix together your herbs and spices and it's ready to use, or store for later use.

Fish seasoning in a white bowl with a small measuring spoon.

How do you use this seasoning?

This seasoning makes it easy to add flavor to your fish fillets. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons per pound of fish over the fillets and then cook as you normally would. For a wet marinade, mix the seasoning with oil and cover the fish for 30 minutes before cooking. This seasoning works great with all kinds of fish, but I especially like it with cod.

Try these recipes:

  • oven-baked fish recipe
  • Air Fryer Fish Recipe
  • Whole oven-roasted fish recipe
  • Pan-fried fish recipe

How long does it keep?

Store this seasoning mix in an airtight jar or container in your cupboard out of direct sunlight. Don’t refrigerate it, as this can dull the flavors. Depending on the freshness of your ingredients, this will keep well for 3 to 6 months, so be sure to make a large quantity!

Why make your homemade seasonings?

I rarely buy ready-mixed seasonings from the store. Making your own is much more budget-friendly, plus you get to make it just to your tastes. You can add different dried herbs like parsley or dill, or add a little cayenne if you like things spicy!

It also has a great shelf life. I always have jars on hand in my cupboard for every occasion!

Herbs and spices in a bowl next to fish fillets.

Tanya's Top Tips

  • You can double, triple, or quadruple the recipe if you like. Change the serving size in the recipe card below to modify the ingredients.
  • Store in an airtight container for future uses. Keep it in a cupboard out of direct sunlight.
  • Use 1.5 - 2 teaspoon per 1 lb of fish.
  • Make sure that your ingredients aren't stale. Rub a little of each between your fingers, if they release an aroma they are good to use.
The seasonings layered in a small glass jar.

More Seasoning Recipes

  • Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
  • Hamburger Seasoning
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The seasonings in a white bowl before being mixed.
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Homemade Fish Seasoning - Big Flavor

Add some flavor to your fish dinners with this simple homemade fish seasoning. Made with a blend of dried spices and herbs, it's a great addition to your pantry and so easy to make!
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword dry seasoning for fish, fish seasoning recipe, seasoning for fish
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 2kcal
Author Tanya
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt*
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients in a bowl. Enjoy 🙂

Notes

  • Kosher salt is generally less salty than table salt. You can sub the kosher salt with table salt, but cut the salt in half. 
  • Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe if you like. Change the serving size in the recipe card below to modify the ingredients.
  • Store in an airtight container for future uses. Keep it in a cupboard out of direct sunlight.
  • Use 1.5 - 2 teaspoon per 1 lb of fish.
  • Make sure that your ingredients aren't stale. Rub a little of each between your fingers, if they release an aroma they are good to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Coleen says

    March 20, 2025 at 10:41 pm

    Hi Tanya,
    I am a Jamaican in Jacksonville and I want to let you know that your flavors are on point! Thanks for keeping the tastes real!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      March 21, 2025 at 11:12 am

      Thanks so much Coleen! That was the goal lol.

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    November 14, 2024 at 10:21 pm

    Wanted to make fish tonight. Defrosted some tilapia. Went online to find a good seasoning mix. This recipe had everything I had in the house. It was delicious! Everyone loved the fish. I did use hot smoked paprika.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      November 15, 2024 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Patricia! So happy you liked the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  3. Giavanna says

    June 26, 2024 at 10:38 am

    Excited to try this tomorrow night!

    Reply
  4. David Bailey says

    August 21, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    I love your recipes.
    This needs no salt added.
    I gotta have my hot sauce and that's enough with the other spices.
    Keep up the good work. Especially the air fryer recipes

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      August 22, 2023 at 7:27 am

      Thanks so much David!

      Reply
  5. Bernie says

    January 27, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    Thanks for the delicious recipe. Taste awesome. Just for my taste though I added a tablespoon of Old Bay, cilantro and doubled the recipe. Kicked it up.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      January 29, 2023 at 10:26 am

      Thanks Bernie! Happy you liked the recipe. Love your addition of Old Bay.

      Reply
  6. Gayle says

    June 29, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    Way way too much salt! Leave it out entirely as the other spices make it salty enough. Just totally ruined some nice filets 🙁

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      June 29, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Gayle, I use Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt) in this recipe. Kosher salt is less salty than table salt. If you make this recipe as written with table salt, it will be too salty. I'll update the notes to explain this. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  7. K. D. says

    May 24, 2022 at 11:40 pm

    Too much salt! Change to 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 Tablespoon of Garlic powder, and no thyme or allspice!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      May 25, 2022 at 4:33 am

      Hi K.D., Kosher salt is used in this recipe, rather than iodized salt. Caribbean fish seasoning, which this fish seasoning is inspired by, has thyme and allspice, as they are some of the main ingredients in Caribbean cuisine.

      Reply
  8. Hilah Johnson Pembleton says

    May 23, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Learning to cook

    Reply

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